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~*Harry's POV*~
Ok, I know I said I couldn't wait for school, but now I'm thinking that I was a complete idiot. Who knew that one week could be so hectic? The teacher drilled us on how important N.E.W.T.s were, the quidditch team was wondering when we were start practice, and Hermione was nagging on me about the responsibilities of being a Head Boy. The only amusing point was when Ron complained about the amount of homework. I almost voiced my agreement, but Lorene and Hermione jumped all over him and I sat quietly watching.
"You do know that these are some of the most important tests in our lives?" they both shouted. "I don't know about you, but I want to go somewhere in my life," Lorene said.
"Quidditch is a good hobby, but it's not a guarantee," Hermione said. "The teachers are doing what they believe that needs to be done, and I agree with them whole-heartedly."
"Hermione, that's not what I'm saying. It's just that we need a break, time to relax, all of those things." I made the mistake of laughing.
"You think this is funny? Well then," Hermione said, gathering her things, "since neither of you care about your education, I'm going somewhere I can study in peace." I turned to Lorene to see what she was doing. Like Hermione, she had gathered her things and started out of the common room. Ron had this puppy-dog look on his face, and I laughed even harder.
"I don't know what you are laughing about, but the two people who were going to help us with our homework just left. Now how are we going to finish this?" Ron asked as he picked up the potion essay we were working on.
"Well, we'll just...it's not due for a while, so we'll work on it later." I looked off towards the windows. I really hadn't been in the mood anyways, so this would just give me an excuse not to do it.
"Harry, what's wrong? HARRY!" Ron yelled. I have spaced out.
"Nothing really... I'm just thinking."
"About Lorene?" I was a little shocked. Did it show that much? You'd think I'd learn to keep things hidden, especially with me being the 'Famous Harry Potter', but then again, nothing can stay hidden if you're a supposed hero. "Is it that noticeable?"
"Well, your eyes did follow her out. Plus, Hermione and I were sure that the two of you would get together last year. What happened?"
"I don't know. One minute everything seemed to be heading that way and the next, I felt like I needed to run for shelter," I revealed. "Plus, Snape didn't help matters by talking to me," I added in an undertone, one which I didn't think Ron would hear. I was wrong.
"WHAT?!?!" Ron asked astounded. "What did he say to you? Did he threaten you? Don't leave me hanging?!"
I was a little unsure if I should say anything. I had really wanted to tell Ron about what had happened in the potion lab. But I never found the right time. Then the whole Voldemort thing happened and the end of the year came, and I felt that there was no point. I mean, it wasn't like she was interested in me. At one point she might have, but no any more.
"Have you talked to Hermione parent's about how you feel towards her?"
"Yeah. Why?" I could feel a blush creeping onto my face. How did I get into this mess again?
"Did her father say anything to you? Like a speech or..." Ron started to laugh uncontrollably.
"Is that what Snape did? Did you give you the 'father speech'? My heart was in my throat as Hermione's father talked to me, and I'd thought I'd die when he said he'd cut my hands off if I did anything that wasn't appropriate."
"At least he didn't threaten to place you in a room full of blast- ended skrewts and watch as they attacked." Ron laughter started to get the attention of those who were still sitting in the common room. "Well, I'm glad you find this funny."
"Look Harry, you don't have anything to worry about. The two of you aren't dating, so there shouldn't be any reason why he'd have to follow through with his threat. The only time you'd have to worry is if...that's it. You want to make things work out."
Okay, so Ron knows me really well, but he didn't have to make me feel embarrassed. "Okay, so I am. Everyone knows what I feel towards her. The problem is what she feels towards me."
"You have nothing to worry about. She returns it. The problem is will she be able to admit it."
"I hope she does. I really hope she does." Ron and I sat in silence, trying to do other buts and pieces of our homework. At this rate, this was going to be a long year.
A/N: Okay...I hit a rough spot there for a while. Stupid muses....WAIT, I didn't say that. I love you! I really do! Ummmm...I need to get them back before I really lose them. Bye. *runs after retreating muses yelling for them to return*
A/N: Enjoy and please leave your comments.
~*Harry's POV*~
Ok, I know I said I couldn't wait for school, but now I'm thinking that I was a complete idiot. Who knew that one week could be so hectic? The teacher drilled us on how important N.E.W.T.s were, the quidditch team was wondering when we were start practice, and Hermione was nagging on me about the responsibilities of being a Head Boy. The only amusing point was when Ron complained about the amount of homework. I almost voiced my agreement, but Lorene and Hermione jumped all over him and I sat quietly watching.
"You do know that these are some of the most important tests in our lives?" they both shouted. "I don't know about you, but I want to go somewhere in my life," Lorene said.
"Quidditch is a good hobby, but it's not a guarantee," Hermione said. "The teachers are doing what they believe that needs to be done, and I agree with them whole-heartedly."
"Hermione, that's not what I'm saying. It's just that we need a break, time to relax, all of those things." I made the mistake of laughing.
"You think this is funny? Well then," Hermione said, gathering her things, "since neither of you care about your education, I'm going somewhere I can study in peace." I turned to Lorene to see what she was doing. Like Hermione, she had gathered her things and started out of the common room. Ron had this puppy-dog look on his face, and I laughed even harder.
"I don't know what you are laughing about, but the two people who were going to help us with our homework just left. Now how are we going to finish this?" Ron asked as he picked up the potion essay we were working on.
"Well, we'll just...it's not due for a while, so we'll work on it later." I looked off towards the windows. I really hadn't been in the mood anyways, so this would just give me an excuse not to do it.
"Harry, what's wrong? HARRY!" Ron yelled. I have spaced out.
"Nothing really... I'm just thinking."
"About Lorene?" I was a little shocked. Did it show that much? You'd think I'd learn to keep things hidden, especially with me being the 'Famous Harry Potter', but then again, nothing can stay hidden if you're a supposed hero. "Is it that noticeable?"
"Well, your eyes did follow her out. Plus, Hermione and I were sure that the two of you would get together last year. What happened?"
"I don't know. One minute everything seemed to be heading that way and the next, I felt like I needed to run for shelter," I revealed. "Plus, Snape didn't help matters by talking to me," I added in an undertone, one which I didn't think Ron would hear. I was wrong.
"WHAT?!?!" Ron asked astounded. "What did he say to you? Did he threaten you? Don't leave me hanging?!"
I was a little unsure if I should say anything. I had really wanted to tell Ron about what had happened in the potion lab. But I never found the right time. Then the whole Voldemort thing happened and the end of the year came, and I felt that there was no point. I mean, it wasn't like she was interested in me. At one point she might have, but no any more.
"Have you talked to Hermione parent's about how you feel towards her?"
"Yeah. Why?" I could feel a blush creeping onto my face. How did I get into this mess again?
"Did her father say anything to you? Like a speech or..." Ron started to laugh uncontrollably.
"Is that what Snape did? Did you give you the 'father speech'? My heart was in my throat as Hermione's father talked to me, and I'd thought I'd die when he said he'd cut my hands off if I did anything that wasn't appropriate."
"At least he didn't threaten to place you in a room full of blast- ended skrewts and watch as they attacked." Ron laughter started to get the attention of those who were still sitting in the common room. "Well, I'm glad you find this funny."
"Look Harry, you don't have anything to worry about. The two of you aren't dating, so there shouldn't be any reason why he'd have to follow through with his threat. The only time you'd have to worry is if...that's it. You want to make things work out."
Okay, so Ron knows me really well, but he didn't have to make me feel embarrassed. "Okay, so I am. Everyone knows what I feel towards her. The problem is what she feels towards me."
"You have nothing to worry about. She returns it. The problem is will she be able to admit it."
"I hope she does. I really hope she does." Ron and I sat in silence, trying to do other buts and pieces of our homework. At this rate, this was going to be a long year.
A/N: Okay...I hit a rough spot there for a while. Stupid muses....WAIT, I didn't say that. I love you! I really do! Ummmm...I need to get them back before I really lose them. Bye. *runs after retreating muses yelling for them to return*